Make Empty Translation
Create an empty translation from the current subtitle.
- Menu: Tools → Make new empty translation from current subtitle
- Shortcut: Configurable
What It Does
This command prepares the current subtitle for translation mode:
- Copies the current subtitle text into the Original text column.
- Clears the editable Text column.
- Shows the original text column in the subtitle grid.
- Clears the current file name so the translation can be saved as a new subtitle file.
Timing, line order, and formatting metadata are preserved.
How to Use
- Open the source subtitle.
- Select Tools → Make new empty translation from current subtitle.
- Translate each line in the empty text column.
- Save the result as a new subtitle file.